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5 Green Hotels to Visit on Your Next Vacation

Top Green Hotels to Visit on Your Next Vacation Green hotels are making waves in the world of sustainable design. Hotels are occupied at all hours of the day, seven days a week, which means energy... Read More

Green Office Tips: How to Create a Greener Office Building

Saving energy in the workplace can make a big difference in reducing your carbon footprint. With how much time we spend at work, our workplace is just as important as home when it comes to healthy... Read More

The 7 Most Sustainable Cities in the World

Boston is among the top sustainable cities in the world. [Photo: Pixabay] By Lauren Bell. Explore the 7 most sustainable cities across the globe. By the year 2050, current projections... Read More

5 Sustainable Building Materials Changing the Way We Build

Sustainable building materials contribute to healthier environments and a greener future. by Lauren Bell Sustainable building materials are essential for greener... Read More

Peatlands: A Vulnerable Ecosystem with Implications for Climate Change
Aditya Aug 23, 2018

Introduction Peatlands are naturally occurring ecosystems similar to wetlands. They are areas with/without vegetation that are characterized by year-round water logging, a surface layer of... Read More

Understanding Urban Heat Islands
Aditya Aug 08, 2018

Introduction The term Urban Heat Island (UHI) refers to an urban area, which experiences significantly higher ambient temperatures when compared to a nearby rural or sub urban area. It is a result... Read More

Enabling Sustainable Choices in Every Day Life
Krishna Vansadia Jul 29, 2018

Collectively all nations agree that more than ever in the past there is a need for going green and enabling sustainable choices in day to day life. In order to incorporate sustainable choices in... Read More

Healthy Design – A Key Factor in Green Building Moving Forward
Suelen Ribeiro Jul 22, 2018

Buildings are a complex system divided in many indoor environments, which can cause a positive or negative impact on occupants’ health. People usually spend the most of their time indoors at... Read More

Sustainable Trends to Improve Your Home’s Lifespan
Bautex Systems, LLC Jul 12, 2018

You’ve probably heard the phrase “go green” for years now. There is an increasing awareness of environmentally stable and sustainable building materials going into houses all across... Read More

Hydroponics for Sustainable Backyard Gardening
Krishna Vansadia Jun 01, 2018

What is Hydroponics? Hydroponics is a type of hydroculture, where plants are grown without using soil, i.e. only mineral nutrients required for the plants are provided. Soil is replaced by a... Read More